Table 3. Comparison between the Calculated (PMM) and Experimental (CV) Standard Reduction Potentials in Water and Acetonitrile (in V and vs SHE)a.
| Vred (PMM) | Vred (CV)42,45 | Vred (CV)44 | Vred (CV)43 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| molecule | deoxynucleosides | nucleosides | deoxynucleotides | nucleobases |
| Water Sol. | ||||
| guanosine | 1.05 (−0.21) | 1.47 (−0.14) | 1.49 (−0.10) | 1.22 (−0.27) |
| adenosine | 1.26 (0) | 1.61 (0) | 1.59 (0) | 1.49 (0) |
| thymidine | 1.73 (0.47) | 1.90 (0.29) | 1.65 (0.06) | 1.49 (0) |
| cytidine | 1.87 (0.61) | 1.78 (0.17) | 1.68 (0.09) | 1.62 (0.13) |
| Vred (PMM) | Vred (CV)7 | |
|---|---|---|
| molecule | deoxynucleosides | deoxynucleosides |
| Acetonitrile Sol. | ||
| guanosine | 1.18 (−0.32) | 1.38 (−0.47) |
| adenosine | 1.50 (0) | 1.85 (0) |
| thymidine | 1.64 (0.14) | 2.00 (0.15) |
| cytidine | 1.79 (0.29) | 2.03 (0.18) |
a
The differences of the reduction potential of the molecule with respect to the adenosine is reported between parentheses.